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PolyShades Oil-based Aged Barrel Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( Half-pint )

Ratings & Reviews for Minwax PolyShades Oil-based Aged Barrel Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( Half-pint )

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 4.1 out of 5
1169 Reviews


77% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The Minwax Polyshades product has received mixed reviews. Many customers found it easy to apply and liked the convenience of the combined stain and polyurethane. They reported good color results and a durable finish. However, some struggled to get an even application, experienced issues with the stain color, and found the product difficult to work with, especially on edges and corners. Careful preparation and application techniques are required to achieve the desired results.

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1169 Customer Reviews

Great quality

Would Recommend

Quality product,easy to apply

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Great for tinted finish, but difficult to use

Would Recommend

This is the thinnest polyurethane finish I have ever used…almost like water. Impossible to not have runs when using, and impossible to have a smooth finish using a brush…no matter the quality of the brush. On the other hand, if you use a paint “pad” and are very meticulous with making full length wiping passes with the pad, you can get a finish that is pretty darn close to spraying. This finish also starts to “gel” very quickly after initial application, so you had better make sure you have a...

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Beautiful shade and went on like a dream.

Would Recommend

Beautiful

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very pleased

Finish product was better than expected

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Great stain!

Would Recommend

Easy to use and awesome coverage!

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Exactly what I was looking for

Would Recommend

Exactly what I was looking for

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Works well.

Would Recommend

Restoring old large solid wood bookshelf. Good color for pine.

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Response from MINWAX

We appreciate your feedback on our Polyshades. If you would like to discuss your review further or have any questions, please contact us directly at...

MINWAXSeptember 17, 2025

MINWAX

Time will tell

Would Recommend

Easy to install

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STAY AWAY

Would Not Recommend

This stuff sucks. It’s gummy pretty much immediately after application. I couldn’t even finish one side of my desk, it dries too fast and makes everything gummy and uneven. I spent so long, so much sweat and energy, sanding and prepping my wood, and then this ruined it. I think I’m going to have to start all over. I’m tempted to just throw it away honestly. I’m so upset. I wish nobody sold me this

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Response from MINWAX

Thank you for taking the time to review the Polyshades. We apologize you did not get the desired results when using this product for your project. Ap...

MINWAXSeptember 4, 2025

MINWAX

Do not buy

Would Not Recommend

I sanded and stained a new floor, it was not the same color, it was lighter, when I got down to the last 1inch in the can it was solid I shock the can before I started, the second can was the same I sturd it up now the floor has different colors, I bought a third can had Lowe’s shack it up, for a even color, now it’s to dark, probably going to have it sanded and start over, not happy

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Response from MINWAX

Thank you for taking the time to review the Polyshades. Unfortunately we do not recommend the Polyshades for a floor application. The product will ...

MINWAXSeptember 4, 2025

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